Kona KING KIKAPU 1998 VS GT MARATHON CARBON EXPERT 2009 specs comparison
Kona King Kikapu
General Infos| Model | King Kikapu |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bomber Orange |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: Kona Break Front: Kona Enter |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Javva The Hub |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Elite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona DH |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona King Kikapu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 BAM |
Other Specs of Kona King Kikapu
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Alps-5R |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | Kona O-Beam |
GT Marathon Carbon Expert
General Infos| Model | Marathon Carbon Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Red |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers Shimano SLX Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rizer OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Carbon Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air |
Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Expert
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its King Kikapu bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona King Kikapu Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon Carbon Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon Carbon Expert Mountain bike here